Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Roy Livingston

An ensemble comedy about five guys, all in their 20s, all coping with the mysteries of life and women, set in the back streets and sometimes hidden clubs of Hollywood. It's a story told in the languag...( read more  read more... )e of the "cocktail nation," a growing 20-something, retro-Swing dance movement that's taken Hollywood by storm and is beginning to sweep the nation. Mike is down in the dumps because he left his girlfriend behind in New York when he came to Hollywood to seek his acting fortune. Instead, he's found loneliness and the blues. Now, after six months of dealing with Mike, his buddy Trent and the other swingers have had enough. It's time to bring Mike back to life.

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85% liked it

48 critics

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Doug Liman

Release Date: October 18, 1996

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DVD Release Date: July 21, 1998

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  • September 25, 2009
    This film is money! Vaughn at his very (and only) best!
  • July 22, 2009
    I'll have to watch this again. I watched it late at night and didn't make it to the end. It was a fun, interesting low budget film that skyrocketed. Crazy seeing these actors at the start of their career, Vince Vaughn is thin. Good stuff.
  • December 13, 2008
    Swingers is classic cool. What is not to love about this film?
    I am a fan of Jon Favreau, both as an actor, a director, and a writer. He hit it out of the park with this script. Vince Vaughn is spot on, and Ron Livingston is always great to watch.
    Every guy wanted to be like Mi...( read more)ke, Trent, and Rob when this one came out. It is just a great, genius movie. It also has a killer soundtrack. The Big Bad Voodoo Daddy song, You & Me & The Bottle Make Three is one that stays on my IPod, Permanently.
    Swingers is a must for every movie lover. It is SO money, baby!
  • October 4, 2008
    It's money baby!
  • September 7, 2008
    Tried real hard to like it, but I could only stomach the first thirty minutes before deeming it unwatchable and turning it off. Super boring, super not funny, filled with pointless scenes and unlikable characters.
  • November 20, 2009
    Best guys movie ever!!! So funny and to end it up with a NHL 94 hockey on Sega!! Awesome!
  • November 4, 2009
    Vince Vaughn was so young.
  • October 22, 2009
    This movie is money!
  • October 16, 2009
    Favreau is an actor looking for work and trying to get over his ex - for most of the film. Vaughn and co. just pull, sleep around, drink and play megadrive. The script is clever in places and it's pretty funny whenever Favreau picks up a phone, but that's about it
  • September 12, 2009
    Brilliantly captures the horrible aftermath of a long term relationship in this witty gem I was directed to by the internet.

    Thanks guys! This film is the money!

Critic Reviews


January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The movie is sweet, funny, observant and goofy with a small "g," which means you don't get paid, but at least you don't have to wear the suit. full review

January 1, 2000
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

It's no masterpiece, but it's real. full review

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  • flixster808
    July 27, 2009
    I think David Deangelo, Style, Mystery and all the others watched this movie and got inspired to write their books about being good with girls. Thank God this movie was made. http://www.jimgoat.com
  • ThatsMoneyBaby
    July 23, 2006
    Hey, all I can say is.........This movie is money baby!!!!!!! MONEY!!!!

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